Earlier this season, there was a lot of talk about sending Manuel Margot down to AAA El Paso to work on his game. He was struggling to do much at the plate, stay healthy, and even play the elite defense fans had quickly become accustomed to. Rather than a trip to the farm, the San Diego Padres had Margot work through his struggles at the major league level. That process continues.
A mid-season swing adjustment brought about instant positive results, however, playing time became an issue. As I sit and write this piece, Margot is currently playing in his 139th game of the season but has amassed just 510 at-bats.